文章大意：这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了在中国旅行期间除了参观景点外，尝试当地美食是体验文化的绝佳选择，参加烹饪课程是了解中国文化的热门方式，甚至可以在当地居民家中学习烹饪，深入体验中国烹饪之道。
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When you travel in China, you can simply stick to popular attractions. But it can’t be 1 better choice to turn to Chinese food, where you can get bathed in truly authentic local culture.
Chinese food and the differences between Chinese and Western diets are both things that spark the 2 (curious) of most who visit China. You might even be surprised to learn that some of the Chinese dishes in America were 3 (specific) created to suit Western tastes. Moreover, when traveling through China you’ll most likely take notice of a few differences in the way food 4 (eat). For example, soup in the West is generally consumed 5 the start of a meal, while the Chinese prefer to enjoy their soup at the end.
You might also notice some distinct differences in meal preparation and cooking 6 (technique), which you may ignore when dining out in or ordering takeout from Chinese restaurants back home.
Cooking classes now 7 (become) an increasingly popular activity among those 8 (show) an interest in learning more about China’s culture through its cuisine. If you’re looking to take it a step 9 (far), keep an eye out for cooking classes held by residents in their own homes, 10 you can try your hand at cooking in the Chinese way.
